Money, Benefits and Grants
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Where can I get benefits advice?
Adult Disability Payment in Scotland
Child Disability Payment in Scotland
Education Trusts & Grants
Holiday and respite grants
Grants and support
Carer’s Allowance and Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland
Money, Benefits and Grants:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Money, Benefits and Grants:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
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The Well Multi Cultural Resource Centre | Services provided: A first level drop-in information and advice centre providing information on the following: Benefits Utilities Online Job seeking Family and personal issues Level 1 immigration advice (OISC registered) We also provide IT Support: Onl… |
The Wilson’s Disease Support Group- UK (WDSG-UK) | Support and information for anyone suffering from Wilson’s Disease |
The Wolfson Townsley Charitable Trust | Support excellence, generally through the funding of capital infrastructure in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts & humanities |
Thera (Scotland) | Services provided: Thera (Scotland) supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose. They were set up to bring Thera’s unique vision of support to Scotland. Thera (Scotland) currently supports people in Midlothian, Falkirk and… |
Thistle Help Limited | Description of service and products sold: Thistle Help are a team of mobility and small aid specialists dedicated to supplying mobility equipment that truly reflects the needs of those who require support for care and mobility. We offer a range of serv… |
Thriving Families | Services provided: Thriving Families provide an independent, rights-based, information, advice and support service for anyone involved in the care of children and young people (up to age 25). They also provide information and advice to professionals so… |
Through the Roof (including Disabled Christian’s Fellowship) | Christian Disability Charity |
Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust | Aims: To provide information, care and support to those affected by thyroid eye disease. To promote better awareness of the condition amongst the medical profession and the general public. Services provided: Helpline manned by people who have Thyroid E… |
Thyroid UK | Provide information and resources to people with diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders |
Tillyloss Trust – (SC014908) | General charitable purposes in Scotland |